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AZ Week: Changing Tactics to Grow Tucson's Economy

Aug 16, 2013 Filling 'talent gap' will retain and attract businesses more than incentives, tax breaks, location, other factors.

AZ Jobless Rate Stays at 8.0%; July Job Loss: 15,100

Aug 15, 2013 Government, education, tourism industry shed workers, but year-over job gains remain strong.

AZ Foreclosures Continue to Decline in July

Aug 15, 2013 State falls out of worst 10 in nation for first time in 6 ½ years; number down 60.4% from year ago.

Obama: 'Housing Market Beginning to Heal'

Aug 6, 2013 In Phoenix, 'Ground Zero' for meltdown, he calls for new mortgage reforms to continue boosting middle class.

Mexico Plans to Spend Millions on Port Renovations

Aug 5, 2013 US has put $200M into upgrading its side of Mariposa Port of Entry, commercial crossing at Nogales.

Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico

Aug 5, 2013 Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.

Health Care Marketplaces Begin Enrollment in Fall

Aug 2, 2013 White House says insurance choices will increase for most consumers.

College Student Poverty Rate Higher Than Average

Jul 30, 2013 Census Bureau says in AZ, 46.9% of those not living with relatives are below federal threshold.

Pima County Asks for Resident Input on Borrowing Plan

Jul 29, 2013 Bond issue intended for 2014 election ballot; 140 proposals must be culled to get figure to $600M or less.

Gasoline Prices on Rise Around AZ

Jul 25, 2013 Statewide average up 3 cents to $3.57 in a week; Tucson lowest at $3.40, Flagstaff highest at $3.75.

AZ Nature Festivals Can Boost Local Economy

Jul 24, 2013 Birding events in Tucson, Sierra Vista attract visitors from around the state and country.

Tucson Buying More Solar Power from TEP

Jul 23, 2013 Corporation Commission vote allows city government to expand from 4% renewable energy to 10%.

Border Mayors Talk Immigration, Cross-Border Economics

Jul 22, 2013 Members of the Arizona-Sonora Border Mayors Coalition discuss future plans for their towns.

AZ Revenues Above Budget for Fiscal 2012-13

Jul 22, 2013 Legislative budget analysts report $9.13B brought to state coffers, 1.7% ahead of projections.

AZ Week: Poverty Comes to Suburbs

Jul 19, 2013 New face of hardship emerges among middle class on edges of Phoenix, Tucson metro areas.

Tucson Goal: House Hundreds of Homeless Vets in 2.5 Years

Jul 19, 2013 Mayor Rothschild, city stepping up to national challenge, hopes to lead example for other communities.

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